also: こがねチョウチョウウオ
pebbled butterflyfish; multiband butterflyfish
A species of butterflyfish (Chaetodon multicinctus) found in the Pacific. Also known as the pebbled butterflyfish or multiband butterflyfish. The name is usually written in katakana.
See also: ペブルドバタフライフィッシュ · マルチバンドバタフライフィッシュ
The multiband butterflyfish is found in the waters around Hawaii.
The general term for butterflyfish; コガネチョウチョウウオ is a specific species.
Standard katakana spelling for this fish name; usually written in kana. The reading is given in hiragana.
Kanji spelling using 蝶々魚 for butterflyfish; rare and mostly seen in specialized contexts. The reading こがねちょうちょううお is restricted to this form.
Mixed kanji-katakana spelling; rare. The reading こがねチョウチョウウオ is restricted to this form.
The name combines 黄金 (こがね, 'gold') with チョウチョウウオ (butterflyfish), referring to the golden coloration of this species.